Support Next Gen: Sponsorship & Mentorship Opportunities

The Next Gen program is a professional development program for undergraduate students designed to support the next generation of building industry leaders. Donations and volunteers ensure that Next Gen participants benefit from networking opportunities, interview practice, resume building, and more.

Become a Sponsor

Your monetary donation ensures students can benefit from Next Gen without facing financial hurdles. You can support a student’s full experience in the program with a $6,500 donation, or support multiple students’ scholarships if your budget allows. If you are interested in sponsoring students or supporting the program more broadly, please contact Meghan Humphreys at meghan@newbuildings.org. Or, to donate today to help foster the future of the green energy workforce, click here and write ‘Next Gen’ in the comments

View the sponsorship flyer for more information

Mentorship

One of the key elements of the Next Gen program is one-on-one mentorship. Students are paired with an industry leader aligned with their lived experience and professional aspirations. The relationship between student and mentor should be reciprocal, students will benefit from industry expertise, career advice, and networking, while mentors will benefit from the opportunity to pass on their knowledge and cultivate the next generation of climate leadership.

Mentors can anticipate a time commitment of 2-3 hours per month which will include check ins with their mentee, regular check ins with their mentor cohort, training, and participation in student discussion groups. Apply to be a Next Gen mentor today.

If you have any questions about participating as a mentor, please email  emma@newbuildings.org.